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How good are winter tyres on ice?

Winter tyres are designed to withstand the elements associated with the colder seasons, such as snow and ice-covered surfaces. They do this by offering more traction and grip in cold conditions with a softer compound, deeper grooves and narrow cuts (sipes) built into the tread pattern. The combination of these features on a tyre help to disperse water and snow, allowing the rubber to move around - and improving contact with the road. Therefore, winter tyres are the most optimal tyre to use when dealing with ice-covered surfaces. Should I...

What does a full car service include?

What is a full car service? A full car service is a more comprehensive version of an interim service, which includes more checks and additional components. It’s suggested you need to book in for a full car service every 12,000 miles, or every 12 months – whichever is sooner. Learn more about how often you should service your car from our detailed guide. Here at Setyres, we can offer an extensive full car service. Consider combining your full car service with an MOT test for the ultimate way of ensuring...

How does car air con work in a car?

Typically, car air conditioning works the same in all vehicles - the air conditioning system runs on a high-pressure gas called refrigerant. Regardless of what make or model your vehicle is, the air conditioning system will use the same components and parts in order to work efficiently. Air conditioning system parts Compressor: this feature compresses the refrigerant into a fluid, which means that the refrigerant is able to flow through a line to the condenser. Condenser: the condenser removes the heat from the refrigerant, while pushing it along to the...

Does air con use petrol?

The short answer is yes - air con does in fact increase your fuel consumption and use more petrol. Research suggests that by using your air conditioning in your vehicle, you can increase your fuel consumption by around 8-10%. However, it's important to note that driving with your windows open can also reduce your fuel efficiency. Having the windows open while driving, especially at high speeds, can create a 'drag' for your vehicle - which means the engine must work harder to pull the vehicle. As the open window creates...

Can you use winter tyres in summer?

Typically, it is not recommended to use winter tyres in the summer. Winter tyres have a different design to summer tyres - they are maximised for optimum performance in the cold temperatures of winter. As both winter tyres and summer tyres are built specifically to tackle the elements of their specific season, using a tyre in the wrong season could lead to problems on the road. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER TYRES? When understanding the difference between summer and winter tyres, there are a series of factors to...